Quagga mussel checkpoint

Friday, 29 May 2015 14:17

Quagga mussel checkpoints will be held near Lake Powell this year. The first one happened May 13. That day, conservation officers with the Division of Wildlife Resources checked 11 boats at a checkpoint near Big Water on U.S. Highway 89, and one of the 11 boats had dead mussels on it.

Tell us what you think about fishing

Friday, 29 May 2015 11:02

If you like to fish in Utah, you have a golden opportunity right now to do two things: let fisheries biologists know your thoughts about fishing regulation changes the biologists are considering for 2016, and share your thoughts about fishing in Utah.

Outdoor Adventure Days is coming up

Friday, 29 May 2015 11:02

You can learn how to shoot guns, catch fish in a fishing pond and ride all-terrain vehicles at Outdoor Adventure Days. The free event will be held June 12 and June 13 at the Lee Kay Public Shooting Range in Salt Lake City

Visit Sunnyside, see bighorn sheep

Friday, 29 May 2015 11:01

Those who live in Sunnyside, Utah share their town with some unique neighbors: a herd of wild Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep! A free wildlife viewing event on June 13 is your best chance to see the sheep. From 6:30 p.m. to dusk, biologists with the Division of Wildlife Resources will answer questions and suggest places in town to get a good look.

See cutthroat trout at Strawberry

Friday, 15 May 2015 14:30

You don't have to be an angler to get a close look at cutthroat trout at Strawberry Reservoir. Biologists from the DWR will host a free cutthroat trout viewing event on May 30, 2015. The event will happen from 9 a.m. to noon at the fish trap and egg-taking facility.

Free shooting

Friday, 22 May 2015 11:46

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to shoot a bow and arrow? Or maybe a shotgun? And would you like to watch a group of expert shooters — dressed like cowboys from the Old West — demonstrate their shooting skills as they navigate a course that includes stationary and pop-up targets?

Bear safety tips

Friday, 15 May 2015 14:20

A fun weekend can take a turn for the worst if you do things that lure bears into the area where you're camping. Fortunately, it's easy to reduce the chance that a bear comes your way. These tips will help you keep your next camping trip safe.

Apply for an antlerless permit

Friday, 22 May 2015 11:34

The chance to apply for a permit to hunt cow elk, doe deer or doe pronghorn is almost here. Applications for Utah antlerless permits will be accepted starting May 28. You must submit your application through the website no later than 11 p.m. on June 18 to be included in the draw for permits.

Hot fishing spots for Memorial Day

Friday, 15 May 2015 14:20

Low water levels have the potential to warm water faster than usual in Utah this spring. If the water does warm up faster than usual, fishing for cool and warm water fish could be fantastic over Memorial Day weekend.

Fish for free on June 6

Friday, 15 May 2015 14:41

June 6 is Free Fishing Day in Utah. You don't need a fishing license to fish in the state that day. If you want to give fishing a try — but you don't have a fishing license — make plans to grab a fishing pole and head to your nearest fishing water on June 6.